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Despite Condry's title only a small proportion of this file actually relates to wildlife. The file includes a sketch map of mid-Wales and some details of birds, mammals, plants and insects, but the majority of the entries concern place names and items of historical and topographical interest, particularly churches, castles, standing stones and bridges, sometimes illustrated by sketches; other items include brief biographies of past naturalists, articles from newspapers and journals, bibliographic information and unidentified reference numbers (many marked in red ink), literary references, 1930-1998, and correspondence, including a postcard from Arthur [Chater], 1998, discussing narcissus species and a letter about the naturalist, J. H. Salter, from his grand-daughter, 1975.

The file is a card index consisting of typed and manuscript entries on early botanists, the formats, texts and illustrations of printed herbals and personal reminders to check references. A miscellaneous subsection includes bibliographic references, notes on printing and techniques of illustration. The material was used for an article published in Trivium, in February 1997.

The file comprises an index and notes compiled by Condry for his chapter to the first volume of the Cardiganshire County History, entitled 'The Vertebrate Animals of Cardiganshire'. It includes a bibliography with a list of references and page numbers, entries relating to the history, folklore, names, descriptions, distribution and habits of various birds, amphibians and reptiles, fish, marine creatures, carnivores, grazing animals and rodents, information on prehistoric animals and man, the landscape and climate, and notes concerning the order of the book, 1947-1984. Printed articles, literary sources and correspondence accompany some entries.

The file comprises a card index divided into sections on lakes, classified according to area and type, wetlands and rivers, indexed by name, plants, insects, fish and mammals, 1947-1979. Some of the entries are expanded by additional notes on history, geology, distribution and early discoveries of certain species, threats and conservation issues, topographical descriptions, human activities, bibliographic references, preparatory notes and personal reminders, and derivations of place names, sometimes accompanied by press cuttings, species lists, typed reports, sketches and printed pamphlets

The file comprises a card index which Condry used for his book, Welsh Country Essays, published in 1996, covering place names, personal names, plants, birds, fish, reptiles, mammals, trees, insects, geology, literary references and historical topics, [1952]-[1987], marked with numbers which denote pages in the printed version of the book.

The file consists of a card index and additional notes divided into four distinct sections. -- The first part comprises miscellaneous entries, covering the habits, habitats, folklore and botanical descriptions of wild and garden plants, and their capacity to attract wildlife; famous gardeners and botanists; birds, reptiles, insects; the relevance of some items to Penny Condry's garden, and the effects of weather; bibliographic references, personal reminders, printed articles, useful addresses, sketches, and relevant letters from Arthur [Chater], 1987, Peggy [Chater], 1986, Evan Price Evans, 1959, and marked 'the last letter from E. Price Evans', and Irene (Benjamin) Vaughan, 1983. -- The second section consists mainly of descriptions of plants and accounts of their performance in Penny Condry's garden, accompanied by literary references and anecdotes, and occasional press cuttings. -- The third section is a list of birds, invertebrates, mammals, wild plants, reptiles and weather conditions in the garden at Ynys Edwin, with exact dates in most cases. Some of the entries are expanded with notes on plant characteristics, the garden as a wildlife habitat, the author's work plans, notes on style and personal reminders. -- The fourth set of entries covers wild flowers, garden plants, trees, animals, birds, personal names, place names, climate, soil and gardening activities, the majority annotated with numbers which appear to denote pages in the typescript of the proposed work.

The file consists of two bundles of notes on cards for the counties of Flintshire and Cardiganshire, concerning archaeology, history, architecture, features of interest, tourist attractions, place names, industries, bibliographic and literary references, occasionally illustrated by sketches or maps, accompanied by newspaper and magazine articles and relevant correspondence, including a letter and postcard from Arthur [Chater], 1967, 1972, on points of local history in Cardiganshire, Iorwerth Peate, 1952, regarding a find of ancient arrowheads, and Melville Richards, 1969, concerning the nomenclature of Pumlumon (Plynlimon).

The series comprises notebooks, [?1938]-[?1955]), a loose list, a chronology on cardboard sheets and photocopies of printed articles, [1979]-[1984], evidently used as literary source materials, but without a specific connection to any of Condry's named books or articles.

The file comprises a hardback notebook, [?1938]-[?1944], containing lists of unusual or interesting words with definitions and their Latin and French equivalents, notes on being a nature lover and a conscientious objector, quotations from English and French literature, especially poetry, with translations by Condry, probably dating from around the time of World War II.

The file comprises a hardback notebook, containing mainly notes taken from literary sources, with references given. Subjects cover the geology and natural history of Cardiganshire, including the ecology of Tregaron Bog (Cors Caron) and the history of Hafod mansion, plants of the Swiss National Park [?1956], heath and breckland ecology, and the life of William Hutton of Birmingham (1723-1815), a bookbinder, bookseller and renowned walker.

The file comprises a schematic chronology of published works on the subject of travel in Wales, handwritten on two cardboard sheets.

The file is a list of the author's miscellaneous papers.

The file comprises photocopies of articles pertaining to Wales, selected from the AA Book of Country Walks

The series comprises reviews, some about Condry's publications, 1954-2001, and others by him, 1958-1997, in the form of press cuttings, printed articles and photocopies from journals, typescript drafts and handwritten notes, with relevant correspondence.

The file comprises occasional complete journals, but mainly press cuttings and photocopies of reviews of fourteen of Condry's publications, and includes letters of appreciation from Buckingham Palace, 1981, Trevor Fishlock, 1992, Morrey [Salmon], 1981, Lady White, 1981, Irene ('Benjamin') Vaughan, 1981, and Jeffery Boswall, 1995

The file comprises mainly typescripts, with occasional manuscript drafts and finished printed versions, of reviews by Condry of publications about African and British wildlife, Snowdonia, gardening, woodlands, forestry, literature and motoring in Wales. Some of the more significant authors include George Adamson, Wynford Vaughan-Thomas and Ronald Lockley.

The sub-fonds consists of papers connected with Condry's professional work in conservation and natural history, 1932-1998, his membership of committees and societies, 1947-2005, and lectures and talks, 1948-1993. The papers relate mainly to Wales, but include references to other parts of the British Isles.

The section consists of newsletters, annual reports, circulars, printed pamphlets, fact sheets, correspondence and notes relating to various conservation groups with which Condry was involved, 1947-2005

The series comprises newsletters and annual reports of the CPRW, 1966-1984, lectures, 1971-[1976], circulars and other correspondence, 1974-1981, and surveys, [?1960's].

The file consists mainly of printed newsletters, 1966-1981, and a supplement of 1984, with insertions of a draft article and handwritten notes, annual reports, accounts, printed pamphlets, reports and agenda of annual general meetings and conferences.